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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.64, 868.91 and 440.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.64, 868.91 and 440.87 is: 608.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.64 : 868.91 = 440.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.64/868.91 = 440.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.64x = 868.91 × 440.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.64x = 383,069.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,069.80/629.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.39

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